2 Chronicles 6:4
And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who hath with his hands fulfilled that which he spake with his mouth to my father David, saying,
Original Language Analysis
בָּר֤וּךְ
Blessed
H1288
בָּר֤וּךְ
Blessed
Strong's:
H1288
Word #:
2 of 14
to kneel; by implication to bless god (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (god or the king, as
יְהוָה֙
be the LORD
H3068
יְהוָה֙
be the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
3 of 14
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
God
H430
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
4 of 14
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
of Israel
H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
of Israel
Strong's:
H3478
Word #:
5 of 14
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
אֲשֶׁר֙
H834
אֲשֶׁר֙
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
6 of 14
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
דִּבֶּ֣ר
that which he spake
H1696
דִּבֶּ֣ר
that which he spake
Strong's:
H1696
Word #:
7 of 14
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
בְּפִ֔יו
with his mouth
H6310
בְּפִ֔יו
with his mouth
Strong's:
H6310
Word #:
8 of 14
the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos
אֵ֖ת
H853
אֵ֖ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
9 of 14
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
אָבִ֑י
to my father
H1
אָבִ֑י
to my father
Strong's:
H1
Word #:
11 of 14
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
וּבְיָדָ֥יו
who hath with his hands
H3027
וּבְיָדָ֥יו
who hath with his hands
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
12 of 14
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
Historical Context
Spoken at temple dedication (c. 960 BCE), this blessed the Lord for faithfulness across generations - God spoke to David decades earlier, and Solomon now witnesses fulfillment. This encouraged Israel to trust God's remaining promises, including the Messiah.
Questions for Reflection
- What promises of God have you seen fulfilled in your life that warrant fresh thanksgiving and worship?
- How does God's faithfulness in fulfilling past promises encourage trust for future promises not yet realized?
Analysis & Commentary
Solomon blesses God: 'And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who hath with his hands fulfilled that which he spake with his mouth to David my father, saying...' This acknowledges God's faithfulness in fulfilling promises - what He spoke (covenant word) He accomplished (covenant fulfillment). The anthropomorphic 'hands fulfilled' and 'mouth spoke' emphasizes God's active involvement. Reformed theology calls this God's decree (what He speaks) and providence (how He fulfills it). David received promises about his son building God's house (17:11-14); Solomon witnessed fulfillment. This pattern of promise and fulfillment culminates in Christ, in whom all God's promises find their yes and amen (2 Corinthians 1:20).